François de Poilly

François de Poilly was a French artist who lived from 1623 to 1693, recognized primarily as a draughtsman and engraver. His documented practice encompassed roles as a graphic designer, publisher, visual artist, printmaker, copper engraver, and draftsperson. Working within the French artistic tradition, he dedicated his career to the creation and dissemination of prints. Beyond his own production, de Poilly played a significant role in the education of the next generation of printmakers. He taught the artists Antoine Masson and Gerard Edelinck, passing on his expertise in the craft. His legacy remains tied to these contributions to French graphic arts during the seventeenth century.